Instructional Designer

Purpose of the Position:The Instructional Designer will be responsible for coordinating, advising, and developing learning experiences utilizing adult learning approaches and development tools. The position will act as a member of the team to recommend interactive learning solutions to support audiences in building and demonstrating awareness, knowledge, and skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the evaluation and CQI teams and report directly to the project Director.Key Responsibilities: Work with clients and subject matter experts to perform needs assessments to identify critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors; produce gap analyses; and recommend appropriate learning strategies and solutions to achieve desired outcomes

Develop learning solutions in multiple formats, including e-learning, interactive classroom-based instruction, job aids, pre- and post-assessments, and other performance support tools

Critically review developed products (e.g., design documents, instructor / participant guides, and other instructional and performance support materials) produced by curriculum writers for technical accuracy and instructional soundness and provide feedback

Assess and review newly developed training course materials and training curriculum for compliance with clients' guidelines and accepted Instructional Systems Design methods and adult learning theory

Develop and maintain development supports such as collaborative workspaces, style guides and other instructional design guidance documents

Create training plans, storyboards, scripts, simulations, and other key training supports throughout the development lifecycle

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of rapid eLearning development tools, other learning technologies, virtual engagement strategies and platforms

Assist TTA providers in the planning and development of webinars, including providing guidance on virtual facilitation strategies

Organize and facilitate team sessions, milestone meetings for training development (progress reviews, technical walkthroughs, pilots, etc.)

Collaborate with a team of graphic artists, programmers, and narrators in the production of online products

Review SCORM programmed courseware for technical accuracy, LMS functionality, and Section 508 compliance

Conduct evaluations of participants, learning, and program success

Program eLearning courses using Articulate

Facilitate and coordinate uploading of courses to LMS

Basic Qualifications: MS/MA in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field: a Bachelor’s in the same field can be substituted for the MS/MA if accompanied by 4 years of Professional Instructional Design work

2 years of experience working with subject matter experts and clients

2 years of experience conducting detailed training and/or job/task analyses

2 years of experience designing products that are Section 508 compliant

2 years of experience on a team of instructional designers, graphic artists, and programmers in a client-focused consulting environment

2 years of experience programming elearnings using Articulate

2 years experience working with Moodle LMS

Demonstrated quality product development

Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in developing training for federal agencies (including but not limited to Child Welfare)

Experience conducting detailed training and/or job/task analyses

Experience working with Microsoft SharePoint and/or Microsoft Teams

Experience working with virtual learning environments and facilitating live virtual events

Experience delivering or facilitating in-person training

Experience with instructional games

Experience developing both soft-skills and technical training

Experience designing instructor-led, online courses, mobile learning, and/or blended solutions

Experience designing products that are Section 508 compliant.

Experience designing and developing SCORM content

Experience producing, adhering to, and tracking task-level budgets and schedules

Experience interacting with and advising clients

Professional Skills:Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making capabilities

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work well both individually and in a team environment

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while demonstrating the initiative to complete projects with minimum supervision

Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors

Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary

Ability to travel up to 25%

Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Project) and MS Sharepoint

Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/VWorking at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .COVID-19 Policy: New or prospective U.S. employees must provide proof of complete vaccination on the date of their commencement of employment. If selected for employment, you will provide proof of your full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA.Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: EEO is the law (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/posterscreenreaderoptimized.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transpEnglishunformattedESQA508c.pdf) . Virginia Remote Office (VA99)